Alternative Daily Covers for Landfills: What the EPA Needs You to Know
A daily cover helps to reduce odors, fire hazards, pest attraction, and prevents dust and litter from blowing.
Modern Landfills and Environmental Responsibility: Part II
Waste from landfills can serve as a source of renewable energy. In fact, one kind of waste-based energy comes from landfill gas.
Modern Landfills and Environmental Responsibility: Part I
Current landfills work alongside the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create greener solutions from ordinary waste while building economic benefits for the communities which they serve.
Benefits of Temporary Landfill Covers
Now that you understand the basics of landfill covers and how the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates landfills, it’s worth exploring how landfill covers can help you.
How to Choose the Best Temporary Landfill Cover
Geosynthetic covers have become more common in landfills over recent years. Due to recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, choosing geosynthetic landfill covers may become a requirement for municipal solid waste landfills across the United States.
Understanding Landfill Cells and Covers
In a nutshell, a cell is where the trash is stored within the landfill.